Morning and Evening Devotional with C.H. Spurgeon – May 25, 2026

Morning Devotional for May 25, 2026

“Forsake me not, O Lord.” — Psalm 38:21

Frequently we pray that God would not forsake us in the hour of trial and temptation, but we too much forget that we have need to use this prayer at all times. There is no moment of our life, however holy, in which we can do without his constant upholding. Whether in light or in darkness, in communion or in temptation, we alike need the prayer, “Forsake me not, O Lord.” “Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe.” A little child, while learning to walk, always needs the nurse’s aid. The ship left by the pilot drifts at once from her course. We cannot do without continued aid from above; let it then be your prayer today, “Forsake me not. Father, forsake not thy child, lest he fall by the hand of the enemy. Shepherd, forsake not thy lamb, lest he wander from the safety of the fold. Great Husbandman, forsake not thy plant, lest it wither and die. Forsake me not, O Lord,’ now; and forsake me not at any moment of my life. Forsake me not in my joys, lest they absorb my heart. Forsake me not in my sorrows, lest I murmur against thee. Forsake me not in the day of my repentance, lest I lose the hope of pardon, and fall into despair; and forsake me not in the day of my strongest faith, lest faith degenerate into presumption. Forsake me not, for without thee I am weak, but with thee I am strong. Forsake me not, for my path is dangerous, and full of snares, and I cannot do without thy guidance. The hen forsakes not her brood; do thou then evermore cover me with thy feathers, and permit me under thy wings to find my refuge. Be not far from me, O Lord, for trouble is near, for there is none to help.’ Leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation!’” “O ever in our cleansed breast,Bid thine Eternal Spirit rest;And make our secret soul to beA temple pure and worthy thee.”

Morning Reflection

Beloved, how quickly we forget our constant need of the Lord’s upholding presence. Spurgeon’s words cut to the heart: there is no hour — not in joy, not in sorrow, not even in strong faith — where we are safe without Him. The same God who keeps us from falling is the One who must be invited daily into every moment. Let this drive us to humble, continual dependence on the Holy Spirit, who alone can keep our hearts tender and our steps steady.

Morning Nectared Goad

You are never safe a single moment without the Lord holding you up. Forsake Him not — He will never forsake you. 🛡️

Evening Devotional for May 25, 2026

“And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem … and they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them.” — Luke 24:33-35

When the two disciples had reached Emmaus, and were refreshing themselves at the evening meal, the mysterious stranger who had so enchanted them upon the road, took bread and brake it, made himself known to them, and then vanished out of their sight. They had constrained him to abide with them, because the day was far spent; but now, although it was much later, their love was a lamp to their feet, yea, wings also; they forgot the darkness, their weariness was all gone, and forthwith they journeyed back the threescore furlongs to tell the gladsome news of a risen Lord, who had appeared to them by the way. They reached the Christians in Jerusalem, and were received by a burst of joyful news before they could tell their own tale. These early Christians were all on fire to speak of Christ’s resurrection, and to proclaim what they knew of the Lord; they made common property of their experiences. This evening let their example impress us deeply. We too must bear our witness concerning Jesus. John’s account of the sepulchre needed to be supplemented by Peter; and Mary could speak of something further still; combined, we have a full testimony from which nothing can be spared. We have each of us peculiar gifts and special manifestations; but the one object God has in view is the perfecting of the whole body of Christ. We must, therefore, bring our spiritual possessions and lay them at the apostle’s feet, and make distribution unto all of what God has given to us. Keep back no part of the precious truth, but speak what you know, and testify what you have seen. Let not the toil or darkness, or possible unbelief of your friends, weigh one moment in the scale. Up, and be marching to the place of duty, and there tell what great things God has shown to your soul.

Evening Reflection

The Emmaus road disciples remind us that an encounter with the risen Christ turns weariness into wings. Once they recognized Him, they could not stay silent. The same Spirit who opened their eyes still moves today, compelling us to run and tell what we have seen and heard. May our love for Jesus burn so brightly that no darkness or fatigue keeps us from bearing witness.

Evening Nectared Goad

When Jesus makes Himself known, silence is no longer an option. Run and tell. 🛡️

Tie-In

From morning dependence to evening witness — the Christian life is sustained by the same Lord who upholds us and reveals Himself to us. The Spirit who keeps us from falling is the same Spirit who sets our hearts on fire to proclaim the risen Christ. This is the daily rhythm of grace: held fast, sent forth.

Valley of Vision Prayer

“Lord, high and holy, meek and lowly, Thou hast brought me to the valley of vision, where I live in the depths but see Thee in the heights… Let me learn by paradox that the way down is the way up, that to be low is to be high, that the broken heart is the healed heart…” (adapted from “The Valley of Vision”)